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"On the first weekend of September, North America ushered in several new films, and the market still remained above the level of last year’s growth. The "Chainsaw 2" produced by Firefly Pictures and released by Paramount Pictures "Continued the enthusiasm of the previous work. It landed in more than 2,600 theaters on the opening day. On the first day, it gained 7.23 million US dollars, surpassing the revenue of 5.36 million US dollars "Princess Diary 2", firmly ranking the top of the single-day box office.

As previously expected, the competitiveness of the new film has not been as strong as the "Princess Diary 2" which has been screened for more than two weeks.

Although most of the film reviews in newspapers are based on harsh criticism, the quality of the film itself is not so serious.

For example, the "Hollywood Report" is complaining about the director's shots and editing always likes blood, so you can avoid it with a little attention.

Unfortunately, many film critics do not understand the selectivity of the market.

It takes courage to give up the cult group that has laid the foundation for some passers-by who may support it.

You know, most horror and thriller movies use plasma on a large scale, precisely because such fans like this tune.

It can be seen from the audience comments of IMDB.

Most of them haven't said that there are any flaws in this aspect, but have heated discussions about those delicate killing machines.

Some alternative film review columns even said: "The anti-social role of the jigsaw is the most successful in the entire series, and it has a very memorable quality."

In the end, IMDB's rating of "Chain Saw 2" remained at 7.3 points.

On Saturday, the survey company hired released the latest statistics. The average score of the audience in the theater of "Chain Saw 2" is "B". It is expected that the North American box office will not be less than 60 million US dollars.

This is a very good reputation and evaluation for an R-rated film.

Paramount also developed a follow-up promotion plan based on this.

With the Internet and traditional media industries as the core, online and offline coordinated marketing has always maintained a certain degree of popularity.

As of the premiere day, Paramount Pictures has invested a total of more than ten million dollars in the promotion and distribution of this film, which is a conscience when compared to the shooting cost.

Of course, Paramount’s own calculation rules for input and output are in line with market prospects.

They did not mess around.

The effect is obvious.

On Sunday, the single-day box office of "Chain Saw 2" was not affected by too many film critics at all, and the output rose by a bit, and it received 9.26 million US dollars.

Continue to beat "Princess Diaries 2", which accounted for $5.43 million that day, to defend the top spot.

In the first three days of the weekend, the North American box office of "Chainsaw 2" exceeded 20 million.

However, the audience of the film itself is still too low.

According to the survey, the audience is concentrated among young men over 16 years old, while the female audience is very small, less than 10% of the overall audience.

The peers in the film industry are also staring at the performance of the market.

Because they need to determine the future direction of the audience based on market changes.

When I was slightly enthusiastic, I felt that Firefly Pictures had done a good business.

Paramount is naturally the one in a good mood.

The only thing with a mixed mood is Lions Gate Pictures undoubtedly.

Because Lehman personally met with Gusta, the major shareholder, and asked Lionsgate to help him, the conditions offered were the right to publish the follow-up of "Chain Saw".

Although the second part has already been made, and it is impossible for Lions to intervene, most of it still feels a bit uncomfortable.

Tangled in my heart.

The Hollywood staff of Europa Pictures also took the opportunity to take a copy of "Chain Saw 2" back to Paris, France.

Basically, after two weeks of screening in North America, overseas markets will also be developed.

As for Europa Pictures, their partnership with Lehman is fairly well maintained, and the share they give is also very friendly to Firefly Pictures. Within three years, there is no need to worry about any additional changes.

It's the next week.

Lionsgate’s president Jon Fellermae also specifically called to invite Lyman to come out for a gathering.

Lehman also gave a lot of face, and took Ray Warner, who had just finished filming "Saw Cry 3".

When they walked into the private room of the private club, Jon Fellermae's attitude was extraordinarily enthusiastic-nonsense, a business with a profit of 10 to 20 million yuan a year, it was really willing to give a smile.

After the greeting together.

Before the dishes were ready, Jon Fellerme deliberately reminded: "Lyman, the box office of "Chain Saw 2" is over 24 million, right."

Lehman waved his hand, "Not so fast. The accumulated audience in the previous work has already contributed to the box office a few days ago. The current rise has slowed down. It is estimated that after a few weeks, it will be drawn."

"Yes, cult movies are still a niche. But the investment is not much, there is still a profit."

"Well, if you add overseas shares, there should be a profit of 20 to 30 million yuan." Lehman followed the topic.

"This film sells better offline. I heard before that hundreds of thousands of CDs can be sold in a month."

This kind of offline performance, even if the Lionsgate under the charge of Jon Fellermae started out as a horror and horror movie, it is unavoidable to sigh.

The profit of a CD, excluding the cost of site, burning, transportation and other peripheral distribution, and sharing the profits with offline giants like Blockbuster, can basically bring the production and distribution company 2 to 3 dollars in income.

If you divide the two together, coupled with small profits but quick turnover, even a potential market that can be sold for several years, it is possible to divide seven or eight million in various profit chains each year.

That's not even counted, TV on-demand requires payment.

Zero and zero total, such issuers as Paramount are also infatuated.

Lehman thought for a while, and was not humble. "This type of movie usually doesn't sell badly offline."

This is also true.

However, Jon Fellermei still asked seemingly casually: "It is estimated that the market performance of Chainsaw 2 will not be bad, have you considered when the third part will be released."

Hearing this, Lyman already understood the purpose of Jon's stay together.

Maybe it's reminding myself, maybe.

Lehman smiled and said: "The sequel has been filmed and it is still in the post-production stage. If it is released, it will definitely wait until next year. After next year, you can find a release schedule, and we promise to cooperate."

One movie a year has been released very quickly.

If it is faster, it will kill the chicken to get the eggs.

Lehman couldn't be more clear.

Jon Fellermei just wanted to remind one or two.

After getting the guarantee, I also politely changed the topic of chat.

Ray Navor, as the director of the third part, was naturally introduced to Jon by Lyman.

For a time, the atmosphere became warm.

The cups and cups are staggered, it's so lively.

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